How can guardianship be better utilized to promote permanency and well-being?
Explore the benefits of guardianship as part of a strong kin-first continuum of supports for children and families.
Policy
Dr. William C. Bell testifies on Family First Prevention Services Act, other family supports
Dr. Bell provides testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
State Data
Explore data about state approaches, children in care, and how money is invested in foster care vs. preventive and permanency services.
Casey Family Programs statement on confirmation of Congresswoman Deb Haaland as the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior
Her historic appointment comes at a time of both tremendous challenge and tremendous opportunity to directly improve the lives of all Americans.
Can policy changes reduce child poverty?
Learn about findings from a study that explores the effect that four social policies and programs can have on child poverty.
Do higher standards of proof for child abuse and neglect impact rates of substantiation?
Learn about findings from a study that examines the outcomes related to having higher standards of proof for substantiation.
How did the blind removal process in Nassau County, N.Y., address disparity among children entering care?
Understand how de-identifying case information during removal decision meetings reduced disparities among children entering care.
What are the elements of an effective hotline system?
Casey Family Programs is investing in Alabama to keep children safe, make families strong and build Communities of Hope.
How can we ensure that separating children from their families is an intervention of last resort?
Review findings from an article describing how child removal decisions are based on inconsistent standards and practices among states.
Did a review of death certificate data reveal an underreporting of fatalities due to child abuse?
Explore findings from a study that looked at medical examiner data to conclude that true rates of fatal child abuse may be underreported.